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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts - Political Science (Coursework)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts - Political Science (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $19,013 CAD

  • Application fee

    $120 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    76 out of 100

Highlights
Co-op
Internship
Research

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 31-January-2024 2024-01-31

Overview

Master of Arts - Political Science

The MA program offers opportunities for focused graduate-level study and learning in all aspects of politics. 

Students have the option of concentrating their courses and research on specific aspects of political science, including: 

Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Public Policy, and Political Theory, or taking a wide range of courses across these fields. 

During the program, students will have access to faculty for one-on-one research supervision, as well as to the lively research community within the department. 

A co-op option is available.

A collaborative specialization in African Studies and Latin American and Caribbean Studies are also available.

Capital Advantage

Carleton University’s location in the nation’s capital places you in the heart of the country’s political process, giving you unparalleled access to resources and career opportunities unavailable elsewhere in the country. 

Carleton students enjoy easy access to Canada’s federal government and can tour Parliament Hill, visit the Library of Parliament, attend Parliament when it is in session and volunteer or work for government departments and agencies located in the city. 

Ottawa is also home to 11 national museums, Library and Archives Canada, more than 900 national and international associations, and many high commissions and foreign embassies.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$27,907

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,156
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,894
Tuition 1 person $19,013

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Letters of Reference (2 required)
  • Statement of Intent (1 required)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

86
20
listening
22
writing
22
speaking
20
reading

PTE

60
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

If your first language is not English, you can prove your language proficiency by:

  • presenting one of the official Language Proficiency (ESL) test scores as defined in the table;
  • showing that you have completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 at Carleton University with a final grade of B- or higher; or
  • present official certification (transcripts) that you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree within the past three years in a university in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, or any country in which the primary language is English, where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English, and the language of instruction in their most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English.

Note: Letters from your universities stating the medium of instruction is English are not acceptable.


Academic background and requirement

  • A BA (Honours), or the equivalent, with at least a B+ standing.
  • Honours graduates in fields other than political science will be considered based on their academic background and standing and judged on a case-by-case basis.
  • It is anticipated that candidates will enter, taking some political theory at the undergraduate level. Those who have not will be required to take History of Political Thought. This 0.5 credit counts toward the normal MA program requirements of 5.0 credits.
  • Honours graduates in fields other than political science will be considered based on their academic background and standing and judged on a case-by-case basis.
  • Those with only minor deficiencies may be required to take certain specified courses, while others whose degrees are less closely related to political science may be required to register in the qualifying year at the discretion of the Department.

Career opportunities

  • Activist
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Editor
  • Event Coordinator
  • Executive Assistant
  • Foreign Correspondent
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Government Administrator

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